Mariners second baseman Bret Boone (29) and manager Bob Melvin argue with umpire Paul Emmel after Boone was ejected in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals. Boone, who struck out to end the inning, was ejected after he threw his bat and helmet while leaving the plate. less

Mariners second baseman Bret Boone (29) and manager Bob Melvin argue with umpire Paul Emmel after Boone was ejected in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals. Boone, who struck out to end the inning, ... more

Ichiro Suzuki reacts after being hit by a Ted Lilly pitch in the fifth inning. Lilly, the Athletics starter, left the game after hitting Ichiro.

Ichiro Suzuki reacts after being hit by a Ted Lilly pitch in the fifth inning. Lilly, the Athletics starter, left the game after hitting Ichiro.

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Ichiro Suzuki grounded out on this play, but he had two hits yesterday to raise his batting average to .349, second in the American League.

Ichiro Suzuki grounded out on this play, but he had two hits yesterday to raise his batting average to .349, second in the American League.

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Mariners starter Joel Pineiro gave up no runs and three hits in eight innings.

Mariners starter Joel Pineiro gave up no runs and three hits in eight innings.

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Ichiro Suzuki, right, and Shigetoshi Hasegawa, joke around as New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui looks on during the American League warmups at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The 74th All-Star Game takes place Tuesday night. less

Ichiro Suzuki, right, and Shigetoshi Hasegawa, joke around as New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui looks on during the American League warmups at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The 74th All-Star Game takes place ... more

Mike Cameron high-fives manager Bob Melvin after his solo home run in the eighth inning gave the Mariners a 4-3 lead. Cameron, who had been 0-for-3, connected off Tampa Bay reliever Travis Harper. Seven of Cameron's 13 homers this season have either tied the game or given the Mariners the lead. less

Mike Cameron high-fives manager Bob Melvin after his solo home run in the eighth inning gave the Mariners a 4-3 lead. Cameron, who had been 0-for-3, connected off Tampa Bay reliever Travis Harper. Seven of ... more

John Mabry can't avoid the tag of Texas catcher Todd Green in the third inning after Mike Cameron overran second base and arrived at third to find Mabry held up on Randy Winn's single. Cameron forced a rundown and Mabry was thrown out at the plate to end the inning. less

John Mabry can't avoid the tag of Texas catcher Todd Green in the third inning after Mike Cameron overran second base and arrived at third to find Mabry held up on Randy Winn's single. Cameron forced a rundown ... more

John Olerud is welcomed back to the dug out after hitting a three-run home run in first inning.

John Olerud is welcomed back to the dug out after hitting a three-run home run in first inning.

Photo: Grant M. Haller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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John Olerud watches his ball head for the right field fence on his three-run home run in the first inning.

John Olerud watches his ball head for the right field fence on his three-run home run in the first inning.

Photo: Grant M. Haller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Rey Sanchez, who has played in the majors for nearly 12 season, shows off his new uniform last night at Safeco Field.

Rey Sanchez, who has played in the majors for nearly 12 season, shows off his new uniform last night at Safeco Field.

Photo: Grant M. Haller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Mariners left fielder Randy Winn is 20-for-56 (.356) since the All-Star break, with six home runs. He has eight homers this season. Last night, Winn hit this first-inning grand slam and a two-run homer in the fifth, giving him a career-high six RBIs. He said it was the first time he has hit two home runs in a game, going back to his Little League days. less

Mariners left fielder Randy Winn is 20-for-56 (.356) since the All-Star break, with six home runs. He has eight homers this season. Last night, Winn hit this first-inning grand slam and a two-run homer in the ... more

Joel Pineiro continued to be a model of consistency yesterday, pitching seven shutout innings in the Mariners’ 4-0 victory over Detroit at Safeco Field. Pineiro improved to 13-5 and Mike Cameron homered as the Mariners completed a three-game sweep. less

Joel Pineiro continued to be a model of consistency yesterday, pitching seven shutout innings in the Mariners’ 4-0 victory over Detroit at Safeco Field. Pineiro improved to 13-5 and Mike Cameron homered as ... more

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Dan Wilson congratulates Edgar Martinez, who scored the Mariners' final run. Martinez homered, drove in two runs and scored three.

Dan Wilson congratulates Edgar Martinez, who scored the Mariners' final run. Martinez homered, drove in two runs and scored three.